DR. CHARUKESI CHANDRASEKARAN M.D.

M.D.

Psychiatrist Specializing in Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry

Dr. Chandrasekaran was born and raised in India, where she completed her medical school. She completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry and her fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky, Lexington in 2015.

Dr. Chandrasekaran previously worked at Legacy Community Health Services in Houston wherein she provided comprehensive mental health services to patients from Beaumont and surrounding areas. She has been practicing in Dallas for the past year. In addition, she played an instrumental role in providing Tele-medicine services to patients in remote Texas communities.

Trained in treating trauma in children and adults, Dr. Chandrasekaran specializes in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Disruptive/Impulse control and conduct Disorders, Sleep Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Mental Disorders due to primary medical illnesses, Delusional Disorders, Disorders of Adult personality and behavior. In addition, she is an expert in Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Tic Disorder and Eating Disorders.

Dr. Chandrasekaran is multi-lingual (English, Tamil, Telugu & Kannada) and is passionate about her work.

“Ever since childhood, I have always wanted to be a physician – bringing back the smiles to the suffering,” Chandrasekaran said. “Today, I am happy to be living my dream of helping people live a happy and healthy life.”

Dr. Chandrasekaran completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry and her fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky, Lexington in 2015. Working at Legacy Community Health Services in Houston for the last 3 years, she has become experienced in providing comprehensive mental health services to her patients. She is also extensively trained to treat trauma in children and adults.

Education

MBBS Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College- Kolar, India – 2006

Residency completed at University of Kentucky- 2015

Special areas of interest include:

Depression

Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Disruptive/ Impluse ccontrol and conduct disorders

Sleep Disorder

Substance Abuse Discorders

Mental Disorders due to primary medical illnesses

Delusional Disorders

Disorders of Adult personality and behavior

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Tic Disorders

Eating Disorders

CCA Psychiatrist Since

January 2020

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